atheromatous

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Adjective atheromatous has 1 sense

atheromatous, atheromatic - of or relating to or resembling atheroma; "atheromatous degeneration of the arteries"

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Atheromatous

Definitions:

Adjective:

1. Relating to or characterized by the formation of atheroma, which is a fatty deposit that develops in the intima (inner lining) of the arteries.
(e.g., an atheromatous plaque)

Sample Sentences:

1. The patient was diagnosed with atheromatous lesions in the coronary arteries.
2. Smoking is a major risk factor for the development of atheromatous deposits.

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